David Butts

United StatesUnited States
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

David Butts is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:57.45 in the 800m, 3:50.87 in the 1500m, 4:14.11 in the Mile, 4:10.41 in the Mile and 8:12.29 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:52.33
2025 season best8:52.33May 17, 2025 · Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
2025 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:39.17
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First RoundsMay 30, 2025 · 9:08.97
NCAA Division I East First Rounds

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:52.33, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:39.17, 2025 season best 8:52.33 (May 17, 2025, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, May 30, 2025, 9:08.97

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMD 2022United States 800 m all-time list1:57.45825 pts–
1500mMA 2023United States 1500 m all-time list3:50.87966 pts–
Mile2022United States Mile all-time list4:14.11909 pts–
MileIndoorNY 20234:10.411,000 pts–
3000mIndoorNY 20258:12.291,006 pts–
5000mNY 2024United States 5000 m all-time list14:03.40989 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 3:54.00–Mar 22, 2025Penn Challenge, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:12.29–Jan 24, 2025Dr. Sander Scorcher
20253000m Indoor8:12.29–Jan 24, 2025Dr. Sander Scorcher
20253000mSt 8:52.33–May 17, 2025Princeton Elite Invitational, Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ
20255000m Indoor14:36.49–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20255000m-short-track Indoor14:36.49–Feb 14, 2025Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:16.95–Jan 20, 2024Villanova Invitational
20243000m Indoor8:16.95–Jan 20, 2024Villanova Invitational
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David Butts's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:52.33, set on May 17, 2025 in Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA).

David Butts competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 8:52.33, set on May 17, 2025 in Weaver Stadium, Princeton, NJ (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds on May 30, 2025, 9:08.97.